News
The Wire: National Network sets out to address energy insecurity
November 17, 2021
An Indigenous-led initiative that seeks to improve access for remote Indigenous communities to clean, reliable power has been launched this week. The First Nations Clean Energy Network aims to address energy insecurity in regional areas while ensuring Indigenous Australians harness the opportunities of a green energy boom. The network...
Read MoreNational Indigenous Times: First Nations Clean Energy Network at the forefront of clean energy revolution!
November 17, 2021
Amid conversations on climate change and developing a sustainable future, The First Nations Clean Energy Network fights for the rights and elevates the voices of First Peoples. The First Nations Clean Energy Network (the Network) supports communities and businesses in developing clean energy projects...
Read MoreABC: First Nations clean energy network set up to deliver cheap and reliable power to Indigenous communities
November 17, 2021
First Nations groups, unions, industry bodies and academics have launched a new network to build renewable energy projects in Indigenous communities.
Read MoreAAP: Indigenous people want a clean energy say
November 16, 2021
Indigenous communities forced to rely on dirty, expensive and unreliable power want a seat at the table to ensure Australia's renewables boom works for them. Warumungu traditional owner Norman Jupurrurla Frank is part of a network working to ensure projects secure Indigenous jobs and...
Read MoreRenew Economy: New alliance to ensure First Nations communities share benefits of wind and solar boom
November 16, 2021
A new alliance of First Nations groups, clean energy industry bodies, unions and research groups has been established to ensure that Australia’s First Nations share the economic benefits of the booming market for renewable energy projects. The First Nations Clean Energy Network, unveiled on...
Read MoreThe Citizen: As renewables run hot, Indigenous network plugs in to power up
November 16, 2021
Australia’s remote landscapes soak up some of the highest levels of solar irradiation on the planet. And as they also attract increasing interest in the renewable energy bonanza, Indigenous landowners are positioning to power up their communities and a brighter, cleaner future. Jordyn Beazley reports.
Read MoreSMH/The Age Opinion: Power must come to First Nations people
November 16, 2021
Rio Tinto’s destruction of Juukan Gorge sent shock waves around the world. In the rush to develop clean energy projects we must not repeat similar mistakes, where the expansion of renewables becomes another action done “to” First Nations people rather than “with” them.
Read MoreThe Age/SMH: Indigenous communities harness environmental, economic benefits of solar boom
November 16, 2021
Residents of the Iltjiltajarri Aboriginal community in central Australia used to have to truck in diesel along hundreds of kilometres of corrugated, dusty roads. Diesel powered the pumps that drew life-giving water out of the ground, but was so prohibitively expensive that 30 years...
Read MoreABC TV Interview Karrina Nolan on Launch of the Network
November 16, 2021
First Nations communities want to team up with governments and industry to develop more renewable energy projects on Indigenous land. Sue Lannin spoke to Karrina Nolan from community group Original Power about the First Nations Clean Energy Network.
Read MoreABC Radio National Breakfast: Indigenous communities look to solar
November 16, 2021
As heatwaves become more frequent and extreme due to climate change, the impact on Indigenous Australians struggling with energy poverty is potentially life threatening. An Indigenous-led initiative, the First Nations Clean Energy Network, is being launched to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities...
Read More